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Cozy Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These cozy salted caramel chocolate chip cookies combine gooey caramel pockets with melty chocolate chips and a touch of sea salt for a perfect balance of sweet and salty. They are quick, easy, and perfect for any cozy occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (310 g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt (plus extra flaky sea salt for sprinkling)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (227 g)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (150 g)
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar (220 g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (270 g)
  • 1 cup salted caramel bits (about 150 g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding with a spatula just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips and salted caramel bits, distributing evenly without smashing the caramel chunks.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt on each cookie before baking.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, rotating the sheets halfway through if needed, until cookies are golden around the edges but soft in the center.
  10. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to cooling racks to cool completely.

Notes

Use room temperature butter for best texture. Avoid overmixing the dough to keep cookies tender. For gooier caramel pockets, bake closer to 10 minutes; for crispier edges, add 1-2 minutes but watch carefully. Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain moisture. Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.

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